Instructional Coaching by Jim KnightThrough Jim Knight's book on Instructional Coaching, I have developed my vision for instructional coaching. It gave me a deeper look into the role of the instructional coach and the relationships that they foster with their teaching partners.
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Green Light Classroom by Rich AllenI was able to see Rich Allen at the SDE conference for differentiation. His methods of teaching have helped me to create relevant and exciting lessons of my own that my students thoroughly enjoy.
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Advancing Differentiation by R. CashI recently read Advancing Differentiation as a tool for teaching Gifted students. The book has great strategies to use for all learners and looks at not only how to teach but how students learn, too.
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Teach like a Pirate by Dave BurgessDave Burgess is another educator/PD leader I have seen speak. His methods of teaching and his writings have helped me transform lessons from boring and tedious to exciting and enjoyable.
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Fostering Grit by Thomas HoerrFostering grit has been a helpful educational tool for myself as a teacher. Through the information, I have learned to have more of a growth mindset and to realize the power of "yet".
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Beyond the Bake Sale by Anne T. HendersonI found this book through my school-community relations course in my graduate studies. This book outlines the importance of including parents in their child's education and gives tips and strategies to get started.
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Why Won't you Just Tell Us the Answer? by B. LeshI have just discovered this book and have not dug into it yet. I am excited to read about how to get students truly interested in and analyzing/understanding history!
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Learning by Doing by the DuFoursPLC has been a big focus on my campus this year, so I have begun reading Learning by Doing, which is a handbook for PLCs. It has been helpful in understanding the purpose of a PLC and guiding me to have effective PLCs with my team.
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Teaching Social Studies to ELLs by T. BeeneELLs in the Social Studies classroom has been a big focus in my school district this year. Tina Beene has given strategies that are great for not only ELLs but for all students in her new book.
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